!! Karnataka heritage tour !!

Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations : Bangalore - Srirangapatna - Mysore - Madikeri - Hassan - Belur - Helebid - Hospet- Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami - Belgaum - Goa - Mumbai

Day 01 : Arrival in Bangalore
Welcome to Bangalore. It is one of the most sought after destinations and capital city of Karnataka. On arrival at Bangalore Airport, South India Travel Tourism representative will greet you in traditional South Indian style. Soon he will transfer you to pre-booked hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Relax at hotel. At evening you can also visit nearby gardens. The city is also famous as the Garden City because of numerous parks and gardens located in surroundings. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 02 : Bangalore
Have your delicious breakfast at hotel. Soon proceed for the full day city tour of Bangalore. First you will visit the popular temples including Ganesha Temple, Nandi Bull Temple, Shri Nimishamba Devi Temple and ISKCON Temple Bangalore. Also visit some other popular attractions like Lal Bagh, Cubbon Park, Tipu Sultan's Palace, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Museum, Venkatappa Art Gallery and St Patrick's Church. Later return back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 03 : Bangalore – Srirangapatna – Mysore
Have your delicious breakfast at hotel. Later check-out and drive to Srirangapatna. Visit its popular attractions including Ranganathaswamy Temple, Fort, Colonel Bailey dungeon and mausoleum of Tipu Sultan. Later continue to Mysore. Visit popular Mysore Palace, Brindavan Garden, Chamundi Hill, Nandi Bull and St. Philomena's Church. Later check-in into the hotel. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 04 : Mysore – Madikeri
Have your breakfast at hotel. Later check-out and drive to Madikeri. It is a beautiful hill town of Karnataka mainly famous for lush green landscape, beautiful hill peaks and coffee plantation. The natural beauty of the town will surely embrace you. Also visit some interesting place of Madikeri including Omkareshwara Temple, Madikeri Fort, Raja Seat and Tomb and Abbey Water Falls. Later check-in into the resort at Madikeri. Dinner and overnight will be at the resort.

Day 05 : Madikeri – Hassan
Enjoy your hearty breakfast at resort. Later check-out form resort and drive to Hassan. The town is also known as the “Temple-Architecture Capital of Karnataka State”. In Hassan you will explore numerous beautiful historical structures including Hasanamba Temple, Siddeshvara Temple and Veeranarayana Temple. Later check-in into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy activities of your interest. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 06 : Hassan - Belur - Helebid - Hassan
Have your breakfast at hotel and drive to Belur. It is a very beautiful village at the bank of Yagachi River and mainly famous for its complex architectural temples. Visit popular Chennakesava Temple and Veeranarayana Temple. Later proceed to Helebid. Visit famous Hoyasaleeswara temple, Kedareswara and some Jain temples. Drive back to Hassan. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 07 : Hassan - Hospet
Have your delicious breakfast at hotel. Later check-out and drive to Hospet. Visit famous Tungabhadra Gardens and Dam. Later check-in into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy your own activities in free time. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 08 : Hospet – Hampi – Hospet
Have your breakfast at hotel and drive to Hampi. Hampi is a historic and religious place of Karnataka. It was the capital of the Hindu empire Vijayanagar. Here you will see several giant temples, palaces, market streets, aquatic structures and fortifications. Vittala Temple, Virupaksha Temple, Royal Enclosure and Lotus Mahal are the must attractions of Hampi. Later Drive back to Hospet. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Hospet - Aihole - Pattadakal - Badami
Have your delicious breakfast at hotel and drive to Hampi. En route you will visit two popular places named Aihole and Pattadakal. Aihole is famous for its beautiful temples located at the banks of Malaprabha River. Visit its popular attractions including Durga temple, Huchimalli Temple, Ravalphadi Cave Temple, Konti Temple Complex, and Umamaheswari Temple. In Pattadakal you will visit Virupaksha Temple, Sangameshvara Temple, Galganatha temple, Jain Temple and Museum of the Plains and Sculpture gallery. On arrival at Badami, check-in into the hotel. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Badami – Belgaum
Have your breakfast at early morning and proceed for the sightseeing of Badami. The place is well-known for finest Dravidian architecture works and wonderful rock cut caves. Visit popular cave temples, Archeological Museum, Bhootnath Temple and Badami Fort. Later drive to Belgaum. On arrival South India Travel Tourism representative will receive you and transfer to hotel. Evening is at leisure. Enjoy activities of your interest. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 11 : Belgaum - Goa
Belgaum is one of the oldest cities of Karnataka. After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Belgaum. Visit its popular attractions including Belgaum Fort and Varapoha Falls. Later drive to Goa, a well-known place for energetic beaches and everlasting celebrations. On arrival South India Travel Tourism representative will be there for reception and transfer you to the beach resort. Rest at the day is alt leisure. Relax at the resort or have fun at seashores. Dinner and overnight will be at the beach resort.

Day 12 : Goa
Morning is at leisure. Have your delicious breakfast at resort. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Old Goa. It is the tranquil region in Goa and famous for its beautiful beaches and several churches. Visit some important attractions including Basilica of Bom Jesus, Museum of Christian Art, Se’ Cathedral Church, Church and Convent of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of Lady of Rosary and Church of St. Augustine. Enjoy evening at beaches. Later return back to the resort for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13 : Goa
The whole day is at leisure. Enjoy your delicious breakfast at resort. Enjoy activities of your interest. There are lots of options available like swimming, bathing; water sports activities and Ayurvedic massage therapies, etc. You can also enjoy the delicious sea food and local fenny prepared with coconut and other fruit juices. Later return back to the resort. Dinner and overnight will be at the beach resort.

Day 14 : Goa - Mumbai
Morning is at leisure. Have your delicious breakfast at resort. Later check-out form resort. South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to Goa Airport for your flight to Mumbai. Fly to Bombay. South India Travel Tourism will receive you at Bombay Airport and shift to pre-booked hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Relax at hotel. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 15 : Mumbai
Have your delicious breakfast at hotel. The whole day is reserve for the sightseeing of Mumbai. Visit its popular attractions including Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Garden and Gateway of India. Later visit beautiful rock cut caves of Elephanta Island. Enjoy evening at the seashore of Bombay. Return back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.

Day 16 : Mumbai – Departure
This is the last day of your tour. Enjoy the farewell breakfast at hotel. Later check-out from hotel and drive to Mumbai Airport for your flight to onward destination. South India Travel Tourism representative will be there for assistance and custom clearance formalities.